Statistics & Data: By Subject

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Aboriginal peoples

First Nations; Inuit; Métis; Indian Bands

Agriculture & food

farm finance; crops; livestock; food & nutrition

Business

business finance; ownership; industry data; market research

Communications & information

radio; television; broadcasting; internet; publishing

Canadian Internet Use Survey – Person File
Canadian Internet Use Survey – Household File
Global Statistics – International Telecommunication Union
Radio Broadcasting Industry – annual financial and operating statistics
Internet Economy – Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Communication & information

Construction & housing

building; housing starts; real estate

Building Permits – monthly information on building construction sectors
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Construction & housing

Consumer expenditures & prices

family & household spending; consumer price index

Statista – consumer behaviours and spending trends; searchable by country and date
Survey of Household Spending
Consumer Expenditure Survey (U.S.)
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Income, pensions, spending and wealth
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Prices and price indexes

Crime & justice

courts; corrections; legal aid; police services; victims; offences; homicide

Crime and Justice Surveys – Statistics Canada
General Social Survey – Victimization – Statistics Canada
Adult Criminal Court Survey
Adult Correctional Services Survey
Homicide Survey
Legal Aid Survey
Police Administration Survey
Victim Services Survey
Youth Custody and Community Services Survey
Youth Court Survey
Canada at a Glance 2018 – see Crime section
Juristat – Statistics Canada publication
Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics Profile Series
Crime and Justice Research Paper Series
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Juristat (Statistics Canada periodical)
London Police Service – Statistics
Bureau of Justice Statistics – the United States’ primary source for criminal justice statistics
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Crime and justice

Culture & leisure

film; performing arts; recreation; sound recordings; heritage

Strategic Insights on the Arts – Hill Strategies Research
Culture, Tourism and the Centre for Education Statistics: Research Papers
Europa – Cultural Statistics
Motion Picture Theatres – trends in the motion picture theatres industry
Performing Arts – trends in performing arts industry
Sound Recording and Music Publishing – trends in sound recording and music publishing industry
Overview of Time Use of Canadians – Statistics Canada report
Statistics Canada Summary Tables on Culture and Leisure

Economic conditions

economic indicators; gross domestic product; national accounts; government finance

Canadian System of Macroeconomic Accounts
Economic Insights – publication which highlights issues related to the growth and development of Canada’s economy
European Economic Statistics – European Commission
Federal Reserve System (U.S.) – Principal Economic Indicators
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – Financial Statistics
World Bank Open Data
World Economic Outlook Databases – International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Country Profiles – selections of key economic statistics by country – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Economic Accounts

Education & literacy

literacy; enrolment; outcomes; attainment

Education Surveys – Statistics Canada
National Graduates Survey
Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies
Almanac of Post-secondary Education – Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Education in Canada: Attainment, Field of Study and Location of Study
Education Indicators in Canada
Canada at a Glance 2018 – see Education section
Measuring Up: Canadian Results of the OECD PISA Study
National Center for Education Statistics – U.S. Department of Education
Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Data
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Education, training and learning

Environment & energy

ecology; natural resources; pollution; waste management; power; petroleum; nuclear

Ethnicity & language

immigrants; ethnic origins; language; religion

Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity in Canada
Ethnocultural Characteristics – United Nations Statistics Division
Language Used in the Workplace in Canada
Portrait of Official-Language Minorities in Canada
Profiles of Ethnic Communities in Canada
Religion: Guide to the Latest Information – Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Immigration and ethnocultural diversity
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Languages

Health

disease; health care; hospitals; causes of death; abortion; suicide; substance abuse

Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) – Summary Tables and Publications
Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Annual Component
Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Mental Health Component
General Social Survey – Time-Stress and Well-Being
General Social Survey – Caregiving and Care Receiving
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Quick Stats – aggregate-level data in static or interactive tables
CDC WONDER Online Databases – public health data collections
Environmental and Workplace Health: Water Quality
Health at a Glance
Health in Canada – articles based on health-related surveys
Health Indicators – to measure the health of the Canadian population and the effectiveness of the health care system
Health Profile – data for specific health regions
Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Health Reports – Canadian peer reviewed journal
Health System Performance and Quality-of-Care Information – Canadian Institute for Health Information
Health Trends – comparable time-series data
National Center for Health Statistics – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey
Smoking: Guide to the Latest Information
Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD)
Health – Key Indicators
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Ontario Students
World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (GHO) data
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Health

Historical statistics

timelines; trends; history of nations

Canada Year Book Historical Collection
Histpop – Online Historical Reports Website – British Historical population reports
Statistical Abstracts of the United States: 1878-2012
International Programs Data – U.S. Census Bureau

Human rights

activism; social justice; treaties

Immigration & migration

emigration; refugees; mobility; commuting

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Statistics
Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity in Canada
Migration Data Hub – Migration Policy Institute
Immigrant Languages in Canada
Longitudinal Immigration Database – Statistics Canada
Mobility and Migration – archived content – Statistics Canada
Report on the Demographic Situation in Canada
UN Refugee Agency – global trends and statistical yearbooks
U.S. Immigration Data & Statistics – Homeland Security

Income & personal finance

earnings; savings; retirement; personal taxes

Income, Pensions, Spending, Wealth Surveys – Statistics Canada
Income and Housing Data Tables
Income Statistics and GST/HST Statistics – Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Financial Capability Survey
Survey of Household Spending
Statista – consumer behaviours and spending trends; searchable by country and date
Income Statistics – U.S. Census Bureau
Consumer Expenditure Survey – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Financial Inclusion/Global Findex Database – The World Bank
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Income, pensions, spending and wealth
Survey of Financial Security

Labour

employment; labour force; unions; wage gaps

Wage, Salary, and Workplace Surveys – Statistics Canada
Labour Force Survey – Statistics Canada
Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics
International Labor Comparisons – (U.S. Department of Labor)
International Labour Organization – statistics and databases
Labour Force Information – Statistics Canada publication which provides monthly labour market statistics
Canada at a Glance 2018 – see Labour section
Job Market Trends
What has Changed for Young People in Canada?
Portrait of the Canadian Labour Force (2011 National Household Survey)
Portrait of Canada’s Labour Force
Labour Force Historical Review – Canada
Global Employment Trends – International Labour Organization
The Gender Wage Gap: Differences by Race and Ethnicity
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Labour

Peace, conflict, terrorism

conflict; injustice; refugees

Politics & public sector

democracy; civic and political freedoms

Population & demography

population profiles; population projections; household and dwelling stats; (see also Vital Statistics)

Census Program – Statistics Canada
Population & Dwelling Counts – Highlight Tables – Statistics Canada
Annual Demographic Estimates: Canada, Provinces and Territories
Annual Demographic Estimates: Subprovincial areas
Canadian Demographics at a Glance
Population Projections Counts for Canada, Provinces and Territories
Population Reference Bureau – DataFinder – U.S. and International Data
State & County QuickFacts – U.S. Census Bureau
World Population Prospects – United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Population and demography
See also Sources for International Demographics

Science & technology

research & development; information technology; biotechnology ; expenditures

Canadian Internet Use Survey 2012
Industrial Research & Development: Intentions – Statistics Canada
Science and Engineering Indicators – U.S. National Science Board
Science Statistics – Statistics Canada
Science & Technology statistics – The World Bank
A Global Perspective on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) – UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Science and technology

Society & community

family; children; gender; seniors; social conditions; poverty

Insights on Canadian Society – publication which provides information on social, economic and demographic issues.
Income research paper series – browse issue records here
Portrait of Families and Living Arrangements in Canada
General Social Survey – Social Identity
Overview of Families in Canada
Women in Canada: a Gender-based Statistical Report
Canadian Survey on Disability
General Social Survey – Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Persons with Disabilities and Employment – Statistics Canada
General Social Survey – Family
Gender Data Portal – The World Bank – gender statistics covering demography, education, health and access to economic opportunities.
Religion: Guide to the Latest Information – Statistics Canada
Demographic & Social Statistics – access yearbooks and country censuses – United Nations Statistics Division
The World’s Women Reports – published every 5 years by the United Nations
Gender Statistics – United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
WHO Growing up Unequal report
Child Adoption: Trends and Policies – information on 195 countries prepared by the United Nations
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Society and community

Trade

imports; exports; international merchandising; global business

Canadian International Merchandise Trade Database
Statistics and Market Information – market reports organized by product or country
Trade Data Online (TDO) – generate reports on Canada and U.S. trade in goods with over 200 countries
Trade Statistics – International Trade Centre
Ontario Trade Fact Sheets – view stats on selected countries or states
Ontario Trade Fact Sheet – view top export destinations and top import sources
UN Comtrade Database – detailed global trade data
Statistics Canada Data Tables on International trade

Transportation

aviation; urban transit; motor vehicles; roads; rail; transport safety

Canada Year Book – Transportation
Aviation Statistics – monthly statistics from Transportation Safety Board
Commuting to Work – Statistics Canada
Statistics and Data – road transportation statistics prepared by Transport Canada
National Collision Database Online – Transportation Canada
Bureau of Transportation Statistics – U.S. Department of Transportation
Transport Data and Statistics – The World Bank
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Transportation

Travel, tourism & hospitality

trends; industry data; global market

Statista – statistics and facts on global travel and tourism industry
Statistics & figures – Destination Canada
Global Tourism Watch – Canada Summary Report
Travel between Canada and other Countries – Statistics Canada
International Travel – Statistics Canada
Tourism research – Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Tourism Market Trends – World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
U.S. Travel Association – monthly statistics, fact sheets and reports
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Travel and tourism

Urban planning

urban design; regional planning; GIS; maps; boundary files

GeoGratis – maps, data, and publications – Natural Resources Canada
Land Information Ontario – access open data products through the Ontario Geospatial Data Exchange (OGDE)
Maps and Geography – Statistics Canada
Reference maps by geographic area – Statistics Canada
Thematic maps by subject – view by data themes such as population distribution and earnings by Canadians
Boundary files – cartographic and digital files – Statistics Canada

Vital statistics

births; marriages; deaths; divorces; (See also Population & Demographics)

Births – statistical tables showing number of births, total and age-specific fertility rates, birth weights and more – Statistics Canada
Deaths – statistical tables showing numbers of deaths and death rates by marital status, age and sex – Statistics Canada
Divorce and Separation
Fertility Rate (World Bank)
Statistical Yearbook – United Nations
NCD Mortality and Morbidity – World Health Organization
Statistics Canada Data Tables on Marriage and common-law unions